NEIGHBORHOOD
Washington Heights (North)
New York · New York · 74,030 residents · 0.89 sq mi
The short version
Washington Heights (North) is home to 74,030 people in New York. 17% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 40%. Density works out to 83,086 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 40 minutes on average. The typical home is worth $564,144. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Washington Heights (North); the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
74,030
Population density
83,086 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.89 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,330
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,861
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.3%
Information7.4%
Public administration4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Retail trade2.6%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$564,144
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,767
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.1%
82.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(21,984)
Black4.1%(3,001)
Hispanic / Latino59.6%(44,106)
Asian3%(2,236)
Other3.7%(2,703)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(21,984)
Black4.1%(3,001)
Hispanic / Latino59.6%(44,106)
Asian3%(2,236)
Other3.7%(2,703)
Diversity Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
70.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
40.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Washington Heights (North), New York, New York?
Washington Heights (North), New York, New York has about 74,030 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Washington Heights (North), New York, New York?
The typical household in Washington Heights (North), New York, New York earns about $80,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Washington Heights (North), New York, New York expensive?
In Washington Heights (North), New York, New York, the median home is worth about $564,144, and the typical rent is about $1,767 a month.
How educated are people in Washington Heights (North), New York, New York?
About 44.9% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Heights (North), New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Washington Heights (North), New York, New York?
About 14.5% of people in Washington Heights (North), New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024